連ねる

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to line up; to put in a row
2. v1vt
   to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to join (e.g. a list)
3. v1vt
   to link; to put together; to string together (e.g. compliments); to enumerate
4. v1vt
   to take along with; to bring with

Example sentences

• この組織は幹部ばかりが名を連ね、果たして決断を下せるのか怪しいものだ。

  Since in this organization they're all chiefs and no Indians, it's a wonder any decisions get made.

• 長々と言葉を連ねたらばか丁寧な表現になるのは、どの言語でも同じなんだろうな。

  Isn't it the case in any language that if you use too many drawn-out words one's expression becomes over-polite.

• 地方大会にも関わらず、大会のパンフレットにはそうそうたるメンバーが名を連ねている。

  Although it is a regional gathering, the brochure contains prominent names.